30 Most Asked Jewellery Making Questions

Over the years I’ve received countless questions about jewellery making so today I’m going to be answering 30 of the most asked questions, plus a couple of bonus ones.

Grab yourself a cozy drink and we’ll get started.

I didn’t respond to each question in text form because some I just needed to demonstrate but I’ve put the time stamp for the place in the video where I answer the question next to each question.

Clasps Questions

Question 1 – what type of clasp do I use for a heavier necklace?

You can find the answer to this question at 0:39 in the video.

Watch the video: How to create an extender chain for any necklace.

Question 2 – how do you measure a bracelet when using a toggle clasp?

You can find the answer to this question at 2:00 in the video.

Watch the video: Escape bracelet sizing struggles with these tips.

Question 3 – why do you add a jump ring when adding your clasp?

You can find the answer to this question at 2:44 in the video.

Here’s the video where I was in a rush to make a necklace and disaster struck.

Watch the video: One Hour, One Chance: Creating a 1950s Pearl Necklace (What Went Wrong!)

Links Question

Question 4 – how do I see the links to the tutorials you mention in the video?

You can find the answer to this question at 4:07 in the video.

1 Step Looper Questions

Question 5 – can I use my 1 step looper with memory wire?

You can find the answer to this question at 4:26 in the video.

Question 6 – how do I make my second loop once I have the beads on?

You can find the answer to this question at 5:03 in the video.

Question 7 – why don’t I use my 1 step looper in every video?

You can find the answer to this question at 6:35 in the video.

Watch the video: Watch This BEFORE You Buy a 1-Step Looper.

Plaited Cuff Bracelet Questions

Question 8 – can I use smaller beads to make this cuff bracelet?

You can find the answer to this question at 7:14 in the video.

Question 9 – could I use thinner wire for this bracelet?

You can find the answer to this question at 7:36 in the video.

Here’s the pearl cuff bracelet tutorial.

Watch the video: Discover the Joy of Making This Beautifully EASY Pearl Bracelet.

Questions About Stringing Material

Question 10a – what type and size of wire do you use for necklaces and bracelets?

You can find the answer to this question at 8:23 in the video.

Question 10b – is Soft Flex the same as Tiger Tail and when should I use each one?

You can find the answer to this question at 8:31 in the video.

I did a full tutorial on the types of stringing material and when to use which one in a livestream with my members. At the moment you can get 7 Days free access for the Jewel Box Group so you can take a look around and watch that livestream.

Questions About Stretch Bracelets

Question 11 – what type and size elastic do I use for stretch bracelets?

You can find the answer to this question at 11:55 in the video.

Question 12 – what type of needle do you use for stretch bracelets?

You can find the answer to this question at 13:08 in the video.

Question 13 – how do I stop my big eye needle from breaking?

You can find the answer to this question at 13:47 in the video.

Here’s a link to my ultimate stretch bracelet tutorial.

Watch the video: The ULTIMATE Stretch Bracelet knot + 6 Bonus Tips to make it even BETTER!

Questions About Wire & Chain

Question 14 – what type of wire do you use for jewellery making?

You can find the answer to this question at 14:19 in the video.

Question 15 – what is the best thickness of wire for making earrings?

You can find the answer to this question at 15:26 in the video.

Question 16 – what do I do with my leftover pieces of wire and chain?

You can find the answer to this question at 16:25 in the video.

Watch the video: Exciting Reveal: What's Inside? | Soft Flex The Exotic Blooms Bead Kit

Watch the video: Surprising Jewellery Trend from Craft Store Supplies (Flower Brooch)

Questions About Crimping

Question 17 – can you use the Magical Crimper with any size crimps?

You can find the answer to this question at 17:51 in the video.

Question 18 – can you use regular 2mm crimps with the Magical Crimper?

You can find the answer to this question at 18:01 in the video.

Question 19 – what size wire can I use with the Magical Crimper?

You can find the answer to this question at 19:06 in the video.

Here’s a video all about using the Magical Crimping Tool.

Watch the video: My FAVOURITE Jewellery Making Tool, EVER (Magical Crimping Plier)

Question 20 – when using Griffin Silk thread how do I stop it fraying around the crimp?

Watch the video: DON'T use a Wire Guardian until you watch this

Watch the video: Make Your Bracelet SUPER Durable using French Wire (This is where I crimped silk thread)

Question 21 – why is better NOT to use a crimp cover?

You can find the answer to this question at 21:45 in the video.

Watch the video: Goodbye UGLY Crimp Beads: 4 Expert Methods + 'Magic' Technique

Question 22 – do your crimp tubes ever fail?

You can find the answer to this question at 22:43 in the video.

Watch the video: 3 Easy Ways to Crimp Jewelry

Question 23 – where is the video for the 5 bracelets?

This relates to the “how to hide ugly crimp tubes” video where I showed 5 bracelets that I didn’t make in the video. I’m still getting asked for a tutorial for the 5 bracelets.

You can find the answer to this question at 24:19 in the video.

Watch the video: Ignite Your Creativity: 5 Stunning Bracelets in Minutes

Questions About Loops

Question 24 – why do you make a bend in the wire before you make the loop?

You can find the answer to this question at 24:34 in the video.

Watch the video: Secrets to Perfect Loop Making REVEALED - You'll Be Amazed!

Question 25 – why do my loops look like teardrops?

You can find the answer to this question at 25:31 in the video.

Question 26 – what is the best way to open my loops so they keep their shape?

You can find the answer to this question at 26:41 in the video.

Question 27 – how do I make my loops all the same size?

You can find the answer to this question at 28:21 in the video.

Additional Questions

Question 28 – how do I harvest pearls from a knotted necklace?

You can find the answer to this question at 29:26 in the video.

Question 29 – where can I buy my tools? I have tools but they don’t look professional.

You can find the answer to this question at 30:00 in the video.

Here’s a video where I talk all about the tools you need, plus a few nice to haves.

Watch the video: Start Jewellery-Making TODAY the Right Way!

Here are some of the tools I discussed in the video.

• Casual Comfort Tool Set
• Simply Modern Pliers
• Xuron Flush Cutters

Question 30 – how do I get my earrings to face the right way?

You can find the answer to this question at 31:00 in the video.

Here’s a video where I had to add a jump ring to make the earring hang the right way.

Watch the video: UV Resin Earrings are EASY | If You Follow My Advice

Here are the earring wires I demonstrated with.

• Flat back ear hook
• Lever back ear wire

Bonus Questions

I added these two bonus questions for a bit of fun.

Question 31 – are they called vacuum beads because that’s where they end up?

You can find the answer to this question at 32:55 in the video.

Question 32 – who is the stylist who helped me with my style?

You can find the answer to this question at 33:30 in the video.

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